Iowa Midterm Race Tightens as Economic Woes Hit Red State

Iowa, a reliably Republican state, is now competitive in the 2026 midterms due to high diesel prices and trade uncertainty linked to Trump administration policies. The shift signals potential voter backlash against the incumbent party in a traditionally red state, with economic concerns overriding partisan loyalty.

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